Plaid FolkArt Mod Podge Father¬ís Day Message Cube

Plaid FolkArt Mod Podge Father¬ís Day Message Cube

Project Details

Level:intermediate

Time:1 hour

Project Instructions

1

Project time does not include drying time for neither the paint nor the Mod Podge.

2

Use cube as pattern on back side of papers and use pencil to trace square onto cardstock. Make two Blue and Cream stripes, one Red and Cream stripe, one Great Lakes and one Stonehenge. Cut out squares 1/8 inch inside lines.

3

Paint cube Cardinal Red. Let dry.

4

Use Mod Podge to attach paper squares to cube. (Photo shows Red and Cream stripe on top, Navy and Cream stripe on opposite sides, Great Lakes and Stonehenge on remaining sides. Bottom is left uncovered.)

5

Trace and cut two collar patterns from Snowcap, one tie pattern from Primary Blue and one pocket pattern from both Snowcap and Great Lakes cardstock. Cut two 1 inch wide x 4-1/4 inch strips and two 1 inch squares from Mocha Divine cardstock. Cut two 1 ¼¬Ē squares from Gold cardstock.

6

Refer to photo for placement and use Mod Podge to attach two Snowcap collar pieces and Primary Blue tie to Red and Cream striped side of cube; let dry.

7

Refer to photo for placement and use Mod Podge to attach Snowcap pocket to center of Blue and Cream striped side of cube; attach Great Lakes pocket to opposite striped side. Let dry.

8

For Stonehenge and Great Lakes side of cube, refer to photo and make two cuts across each Mocha Divine strip of cardstock to form spaces for belt loops; attach with Mod Podge 1/4 inch from top edge of cardstock. Centered over Mocha Divine, attach Gold square. Center and attach Mocha Divine square over Gold to form belt buckle.

9

Apply a topcoat of Mod Podge over cube; let dry.

10

Glue button on each collar and on Snowcap pocket.

11

Use marker to personalize cube to add sentiments as desired and/or use Mod Podge to add photos to cube.